Telstar head into this match in very poor shape, having lost three of their last five games and only managed one win. Their recent form has been a real struggle, and they have conceded at least three goals in two of those defeats. Heerenveen have also had a difficult time away from home, winning just once in their last five trips, with three losses to go with one draw. Neither side is looking particularly strong right now.

In their two most recent meetings, the teams traded wins and the matches saw plenty of goals, including a 3-0 win for Heerenveen and a 3-2 victory for Telstar. Given both teams' current struggles and the fact that past games have been open with goals at both ends, this match looks likely to be a close and open contest. Based on the fact that Heerenveen won the most recent meeting 3-0, they might have a slight edge, but a draw would not be a surprise.